Haredi draft
'Israel has declared war on Torah scholars': Haredi leaders call for global protest
"The State of Israel has declared war on Torah scholars. The Haredi community will launch a global battle like no other,” the leaders of the Haredi community said.
Future of haredi draft law to shift as new FADC chair Bismuth calls for 'new path'
Gov’t failing to sanction haredi draft dodgers, says A-G
Bismuth elected FADC head, ousting Edelstein over haredi draft bill
Israel moves to fire Attorney-General Baharav-Miara, igniting legal, political storm
The decision will require judicial review and thus not take effect immediately.
The uneven burden of military service - opinion
One of the most significant problems in this country is the uneven burden of service, and reservists are increasingly frustrated.
IDF preparing to intensify clampdown on haredi draft dodgers - N12
The IDF has sent out 80,000 draft orders to haredi men and is preparing for large-scale arrest operations nationwide, in coordination with the Israel Police.
Opposition demands to convene Knesset plenum to discuss haredi draft, hostages
Shas and United Torah Judaism said in a statement that they were willing to meet to discuss a hostage deal.
State will halt funding for at-risk haredi yeshivot with students who don’t draft
The petition notes that many of these students are not studying Torah in a consistent manner, and often work off-the-books - in violation of the conditions for military exemption.
MK Boaz Bismuth must choose whether to be coalition pawn or public servant - editorial
The Likud's haredi draft deal betrays core right-wing values.
The ousting of Yuli Edelstein: Israeli politics reaches a new low - opinion
The vote by Likud lawmakers is problematic from political, democratic, and ideological perspectives.
Father of fallen IDF soldier: 'Thirty years ago, the army was three times larger than it is today'
Moshe Sheli, father of late Major Ben Sheli, addressed the urgent need for a broader military draft across the Israeli population during an interview, stating, “Our role is to make sure it happens.”
Netanyahu must decide if he's a leader or follower as his government loses Israel's trust - opinion
Why then does Netanyahu choose to turn his back on the will of the majority, thereby eroding public trust in him and his government?
Understanding the ultra-Orthodox: Is haredim in the army a pipe dream or within reach?
Fears, hopes, and the IDF’s efforts to work with the community – and improve conditions to maximize ultra-Orthodox recruitment
Goldknopf: Haredim will leave Israel if 'there is no choice' in IDF enlistment
"The Haredim will not change their way of life because there is an army and a war. There is an army, and there are people who will join it," said Goldknopf.
